Singpore Cherry tree

Gasagase mara or commonly known as Singapore cherry is native of Central America.
These fast growing trees now commonly adapted on road sides in India due to its wide shade area yet grown shortly up to 30 feet which adapts to various soil conditions and draught resistant . More people like for its car parking shade in Bengaluru :). The fruit attracts sparrows, flower peckers, bee eaters and fruit bats. Children enjoy ripened red fruit throughout the year.
The tree associated with its place and hence the name Singapore cherry or Panama tree or Jamaican cherry
The fruits are commercial crop in South America and used for tea, juice, Jam, antiseptic etc.

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